MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f shock absorber slight leak
How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?
Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N257 DFV is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1996 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 105,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Nissan Vanette typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N257 DFV registered?
N257 DFV is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 4 January 1996.
Is N257 DFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N257 DFV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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